GEOLOGY 3008 - Geophysics III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOLOGY 3008 Course Geophysics III Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge GEOLOGY 2503 or PHYSICS 1100 & PHYSICS 1200 or PHYSICS 1101 or MATHS 1011 & MATHS 1012 or MATHS 1013 & MATHS 2004 Assessment Assignments, quizzes, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Derrick Hasterok
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A succcessful student in this course should be able to: 1 describe the difference betwen a ptoential field, diffusive field, and a wave field 2 define the various corrections applied to gravity data; 3 explain how geophysics is used to predict rock chemistry and/or mineralogy; 4 discuss advantages and limitations to various geophysical methods with respect to sensitivities and geologic conditions; 5 discuss the differences between the oceanic and continental lithospheres in a variety of geophysical contexts; 6 discuss the assumptions applied to Maxwell’s equations and the conditions under which they apply that result in fundamentally different geophysical phenomena; 7 predict the response of geophysical observations to simplified geological structures; 8 calculate time and length/depth scales of geophysical fields given an estimate of subsurface properties; 9 design an appropriate set of geophysical surveys to investigate a potential subsurface target.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-9 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3-5, 7-9 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3,4, 6-9 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-9 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Additional sources for recommended reading may be provided by lecturers on an as-needed basis.
Texts upon which the lecture notes are loosely based:
*Feynman Lectures on Physics, volumes I and II, R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, and M. Sands(basic introduction to the math and physical principles presented in plain English)
Potential Theory in Gravity &Magnetic Applications, R.J. Blakely(basic potential theory andspecific applications to gravity and magnetics)
*The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics, C.M.R. Fowler
(overview ofmany concepts)
*Fundamentals of Geophysics, W. Lowrie
(overview of many concepts)
ElectromagneticMethods in Applied Geophysics: Volume 2, Application, Parts A and B, M.N.Nabighian (Ed.) (specific applications of EM theory)
References denoted * are available in the Barr Smith library.Online Learning
It is important that all students maintain active communication throughout the course. The primary communication pathways from the course staff to students are email and MyUni for course-related announcements, teaching material and additional resources.
The University’s online learning management system, MyUni, will be used to provide students with a variety of learning resources, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Lecture notes
- Lecture recordings
- Problem sets and solutions
- Tutorials
- Practical exercises and solutions
- Links to other websites that may assist learning, such as maths help
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will derive and discuss fundamental geophysical concepts and their relationship to geologic structures and petrologic variations.
Problem sets with short answer and quantitative exercises give students the opportunity to practice their knowledge of content and apply fundamental concepts covered in lectures. Completed outside of normal class hours, the problem sets will allow students to set their own pace.
Tutorials will cover quantitative background concepts that students enrolled in the course may lack or require as review. Tutorials will be delivered as a short introductory lecture followed by worked problems meant to provide experience and build confidence. The focus is specifically on improving mathematical skills and knowledge of physical concepts necessary to understand lectures and complete problem sets.
Practicals will provide action-based activities that stress application of geophysical concepts and synthesis with geological and petrological knowledge through computer exercises and group work.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students should expect an average of 12 hours per week (including non-contact time).
The course comprises approximately two lectures and one tutorial/practical per week and a weekly problem set (to be completed outside normal class hours). The three units of the course will be tested in class through three unit quizzes and a final exam.Learning Activities Summary
The course content includes the following:
Unit 1: Potential Fields (weeks 1 to 4)
gravity, magnetostatics, electrostatics, steady-state heat flow
Unit 2: Diffusion (weeks 5 to 9)
transient heat flow, Maxwell’s equations, time-domain electromagnetics, frequency-domain electromagnetics
Unit 3: Waves (weeks 10 to 12)
seismology, ground penetrating radar
Weekly take-home problem sets will review lecture materials. Unit quizzes will test knowledge of key concepts and provide mid-term feedback. Biweekly tutorials will cover basic background concepts. Biweekly laboratories will involve problem solving using paper and computer methods. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Percentage Redemm Hurdle Learning Outcome Weekly problem sets (12) Summative 30%
No No 1-8 Practicals Formative 0% No 3-5, 7-9 Tutorials Formative 0% No 1, 6, 8 Unit quizzes (3) Summative 30% No No Unit 1: 1-5, 7,8
Unit 2: 3-8
Unit 3: 2-4, 7,8Final exam Summative 40% Yes No 1-9 Assessment Detail
Problem sets: (30% of total course grade)
Weekly take-home problem sets will be due one week from assigned date and will cover material from the week in which they are assigned. Problem sets will include 4 to 10 short answer questions and/or quantitative exercises and should take approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. Each problem must be attempted and submitted individually. Each problem set will be marked for degree of attempt and one to two questions marked for accuracy and quality. Students will receive feedback one week later.
Practicals: (0% of total course grade)
Practicals will be used to reinforce and expand upon quantitative concepts discussed in lecture. Students will complete quantitative and computer based exercises and may work in groups to complete tasks. Portions and/or extension of these exercises will be included as part of the take home problem sets.
Tutorials: (0% of total course grade)
Tutorials will provide an opportunity for students to improve quantitative skills required to understand course material and complete problem sets.
Quizzes: (30% of total course grade)
There will be three, 40-minute quizzes worth 10% each. Quizzes will cover material covered in the course notes, lectures, and practicals. Quizzes will consist of short answer and simple qualitative and quantitative exercises. Unit quizzes will be held at the start of the proceeding unit at the start of the practical/tutorial. Students will receive feedback one week later.
Final exam: (40% of total course grade)
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination will summatively assess understanding of the course material. The exam will consist of short answer and quantitative exercises.
Submission
Submission of Assigned Work
Take-home problem sets must be returned by 5:00 pm of the due date.
Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension tothe Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritizing of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from:
Late Submission of Assessment
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks willbe applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approvedextension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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